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SUMMARY:Young Birders Club Walk with Aidan Perkins
DESCRIPTION:Birding is a great way to make new friends\, learn about the environment\, and get outdoors. Join our Young Birders Club! The Club meets at 10AM on the third Saturday of every month and is open to anyone ages 8 to 18 who is interested in learning about birds. Since Long Island has many great habitats that are home to a wide variety of species\, we concentrate on birding in local areas. Please bring binoculars if you have them (we will have a few pairs to lend) and a field guide to birds of the eastern United States. If you don’t have a field guide\, we’ll have one here for you to use. \nClub Leader: Aidan Perkins\, Wildlife Biologist \nThis FREE program is for ages 8-18. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-birders-club-walk-with-aidan-perkins/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20251229T202107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T190654Z
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SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Explore Birding as a new hobby: Take a walk with volunteer docents Cindy & Dave and learn how to identify the birds that we might find\, including blue jay\, black-capped chickadee\, starling\, northern mockingbird\, and red-tailed hawk. Listen to the voices and observe the behavior of the birds to help identify them. No prior experience required. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWalk Leaders: Cindy Lenkiewicz and Dave Polek\, SOFO Docents \nThis FREE program is for all ages. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/birding-for-beginners-8/
LOCATION:Southampton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T103000
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SUMMARY:Food Chain Stories and Feed the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some fun stories explaining the food chain\, watch some of SOFO’s resident animals enjoy their favorite foods\, and create your own food chain craft. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Outdoor Education Specialist \nThis program is for families. \nFor non-members\, this program is included in the museum admission fee. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/food-chain-stories-and-feed-the-animals/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20251229T202458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T191019Z
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SUMMARY:Food Chain Stories and Feed the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some fun stories explaining the food chain\, watch some of SOFO’s resident animals enjoy their favorite foods\, and create your own food chain craft. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Outdoor Education Specialist \nThis program is for families. \nFor non-members\, this program is included in the museum admission fee. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/food-chain-stories-and-feed-the-animals-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/story-time-garden-neighbors.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260212T200155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200155Z
UID:39988-1771768800-1771776000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Birthday Party (2 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-birthday-party-2-pm-4-pm-21/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/closed-for-birthday-party-2-to-4-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260123T170617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T170617Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260220T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T200847Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Inclement Weather
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-inclement-weather-2/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/closed-for-inclement-weather.png
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260224T161555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T161555Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Inclement Weather
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-inclement-weather-3/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/closed-for-inclement-weather.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260218T152633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T152717Z
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SUMMARY:Who’s Hungry?! with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this FREE hands-on experience and help the staff feed our resident animals! This will be a weekly activity every Thursday at 11 AM. We’ll feed different animals each week\, so be sure to join us regularly. \nThis experience is appropriate for all ages. It is free for SOFO members and included with museum admission for non-members. Registrations are not necessary.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whos-hungry-with-sofo-10/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260201T143935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T143935Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:We are a nonprofit partner for this year’s Long Island Natural History Conference\, managed by Seatuck and the Long Island Nature Organization (LINO). We look forward to seeing everyone at the conference! \nFor more information\, please go to: https://seatuck.org/2026-li-natural-history-conference/https://seatuck.org/2026-li-natural-history-conference/.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-outreach-event-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20251203T170614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T170614Z
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SUMMARY:Seal Cruise\, co-sponsored with CRESLI
DESCRIPTION:For the third year in a row\, the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) and the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center (SOFO) are co-sponsoring seal cruises. Join us as a CRESLI scientist leads 2-hour expeditions to view\, photograph\, and gather information about the diversity and distribution of the seals in Shinnecock Bay. You’ll learn about the different species of seals in our waters\, as well as the characteristics and behaviors that allow these animals to thrive. You’ll hear about the history of seal exploitation and recovery and see these animals in their natural habitat. \nCRESLI Seal Cruises on the RV Peconic around Shinnecock Bay will meet and board 30 minutes before the listed departure time at the dock area (address: Stony Brook Marine Station\, 8 Little Neck Road\, Southampton\, NY 11968). \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8+. The cost for the cruise is $40 per person. \nSpaces are limited and registration is required. Registrations can be made by visiting cresli.org.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/seal-cruise-co-sponsored-with-cresli-18/
LOCATION:Southampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/seal-walk-harbor-seal.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260226T191941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191941Z
UID:40004-1772373600-1772380800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Birthday Party (2 pm – 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-birthday-party-2-pm-4-pm-22/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260108T155447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T155447Z
UID:39939-1772582400-1772668799@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260226T194826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T194826Z
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SUMMARY:Who’s Hungry?! with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Introducing “Who’s Hungry?!” with SOFO! Join us for this FREE hands-on experience and help the staff feed our resident animals! This will be a weekly activity every Thursday at 11 AM. We’ll feed different animals each week\, so be sure to join us regularly. \nThis experience is appropriate for all ages. It is free for SOFO members and included with museum admission for non-members. Registrations are not necessary.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whos-hungry-with-sofo-11/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/feeding-time-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260128T174729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T174729Z
UID:39965-1772715600-1772722800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Private Event (1 pm – 3 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-private-event-1-pm-3-pm-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20251226T203153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T165833Z
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SUMMARY:East End Environment Series: Thar She Blows: Whaling in New York
DESCRIPTION:This is the eighth lecture of our East End Environment Series! \nWhile Native Americans were the first people to whale in New York\, Europeans arriving on the shores of New York quickly came to see these ocean mammals as a valuable commodity. Starting in the 1640s\, Long Island towns such as East Hampton and Southampton formed local shore whaling companies that led to the whale becoming New York’s first “cash crop.” This industry would then help drive the local economy in the 19th century as young men travelled the world\, pursuing whales for their oil and bones. Today\, whales continue to attract New Yorkers\, though no longer for hunting\, but rather for whale watching. This presentation will explore how whaling has shaped New York’s maritime communities and culture. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nPresenter: Dr. Tara Rider\, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences\, Stony Brook University \nThis FREE program is for adults and children ages 8+. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \nPlease note: this program was rescheduled from February 7. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/east-end-environment-series-thar-she-blows-whaling-in-new-york/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/eees-rider.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260212T195433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T195433Z
UID:39987-1772978400-1772985600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Birthday Party (2 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-birthday-party-2-pm-4-pm-20/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/closed-for-birthday-party-2-to-4-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260226T194910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T194910Z
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SUMMARY:Who’s Hungry?! with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Introducing “Who’s Hungry?!” with SOFO! Join us for this FREE hands-on experience and help the staff feed our resident animals! This will be a weekly activity every Thursday at 11 AM. We’ll feed different animals each week\, so be sure to join us regularly. \nThis experience is appropriate for all ages. It is free for SOFO members and included with museum admission for non-members. Registrations are not necessary.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whos-hungry-with-sofo-12/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/feeding-time-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260105T161913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T175914Z
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SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Explore Birding as a new hobby: Take a walk with volunteer docents Cindy & Dave and learn how to identify the birds that we might find\, including blue jay\, black-capped chickadee\, starling\, northern mockingbird and red-tailed hawk. Listen to the voices and observe the behavior of the birds to help identify them. No prior experience required. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWalk Leaders: Cindy Lenkiewicz and Dave Polek \nThis FREE program is for all ages. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/birding-for-beginners-9/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/birding-for-beginners-adults.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260105T162016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200617Z
UID:39906-1773486000-1773486000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seal Walk with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Several species of seals come to visit Long Island during the colder winter months in search of food. The three most common species that visit Long Island at this time of year are harbor seals\, gray seals\, and harp seals. Join us for a guided walk during low tide and learn more about these mammalian winter visitors and how to safely view them. \nWalk Leader: Sophia Cecere\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults and children ages 8+. \nFor non-members\, there is a $5 fee per person for this program. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/seal-walk-with-sofo-4/
LOCATION:Westhampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/seal-walk-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260105T193800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T161246Z
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SUMMARY:East End Environment Series: Roy Latham’s Unpublished Journals (1902-1978) with John Holzapfel
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO for light refreshments and a presentation with John Holzapfel (Oysterponds Historical Society). \nLegendary naturalist and Orient native son Roy Latham spent decades examining the natural world of the East End\, amassing what’s thought to be the most extensive natural history collection ever assembled by one individual. In 2023\, Latham’s daughter Diana donated her father’s papers to OHS\, which include his Journals (1902-1978)\, field notes\, correspondence\, and more. John has transcribed and digitized much of the journal collection and will take us on a virtual tour of how the journals were acquired and preserved. SOFO is privileged to host a display of some of Roy Latham’s natural collections at the SOFO Museum for the month of March\, 2026: photos\, taxidermy specimens\, and other artifacts. After the lecture\, John will give a tour of the collection. \nCo-sponsored with Oysterponds Historical Society. \nThis FREE program is for adults. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \nPresenter: John Holzapfel\, Oysterponds Historical Society \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/east-end-environment-series-roy-lathams-unpublished-journals-1902-1978-with-john-holzapfel/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/eees-roy-latham-e1772825463623.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20251229T164901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T192552Z
UID:39884-1773518400-1773518400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Eastern Tiger Salamander Search with Andy Sabin
DESCRIPTION:“Salamander Commander” Andy Sabin will take us into the nighttime woods in search of the largest of our native salamanders\, the endangered Eastern Tiger Salamander. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see this salamander as it makes its way to the pond to mate and to lay its eggs. Please bring a flashlight and wear boots\, as late winter rains will make the ground soggy. This walk will take place only if there have been heavy rains. \nWalk Leader: Andy Sabin\, President\, South Fork Natural History Museum Board of Directors \nThis program is for families/children ages 6+. \nFor non-members\, there is a $5 fee per person for this program. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/eastern-tiger-salamander-search-with-andy-sabin/
LOCATION:Bridgehampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/eastern-tiger-salamander-scaled-2048x1536-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260105T200850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T202221Z
UID:39913-1773572400-1773577800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:DIY Science for Kids – Water Experiments
DESCRIPTION:Water is a very important part of our Earth. It can exist as liquid water in the ocean\, rivers\, lakes\, and even underground; it can exist as solid water in icy glaciers and snowy climates; and it can exist as water vapor\, a gas\, in the air. We’ll experiment with water and discover some of its behaviors that make it so special and so essential to life on Earth. \nProgram Leader: Tommy Steinbrecher & Sydney Mantione\, SOFO Environmental Educators \nThis program is for adults and children ages 8+. \nFor non-members\, there is a $15 fee for adults and a $10 fee for children for this program. This program fee will also provide non-members with free admission to the museum on a day of their choice. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/diy-science-for-kids-water-experiments/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4611.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20251203T170814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T170814Z
UID:39810-1773576000-1773583200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seal Cruise\, co-sponsored with CRESLI
DESCRIPTION:For the third year in a row\, the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) and the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center (SOFO) are co-sponsoring seal cruises. Join us as a CRESLI scientist leads 2-hour expeditions to view\, photograph\, and gather information about the diversity and distribution of the seals in Shinnecock Bay. You’ll learn about the different species of seals in our waters\, as well as the characteristics and behaviors that allow these animals to thrive. You’ll hear about the history of seal exploitation and recovery and see these animals in their natural habitat. \nCRESLI Seal Cruises on the RV Peconic around Shinnecock Bay will meet and board 30 minutes before the listed departure time at the dock area (address: Stony Brook Marine Station\, 8 Little Neck Road\, Southampton\, NY 11968). \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8+. The cost for the cruise is $40 per person. \nSpaces are limited and registration is required. Registrations can be made by visiting cresli.org.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/seal-cruise-co-sponsored-with-cresli-19/
LOCATION:Southampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/seal-walk-harbor-seal.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260105T201328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T191318Z
UID:39914-1773838800-1773846000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:East End Outdoor Nature Education at Cupsogue County Park\, Westhampton
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm for children ages 3 to 7 years and is geared towards homeschooling families. Programs will have a variety of activities to strengthen language development\, literacy\, math\, and science\, and will take place at various locations on Eastern Long Island. \nWe will continue our adventures on Wednesday\, March 18\, at Cupsogue County Park in Westhampton Beach exploring the beach wrack line for shells and treasures and scanning the ocean and bay waters for birds and seals that think Long Island is a great place to spend the winter. We will enjoy some fun stories\, simple nature journals\, beginner graphing\, and worksheets to take home. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes has worked as an environmental educator at SOFO since 2005 and part-time since 2019 after her son Wyatt was born. Wyatt and I look forward to meeting you and learning with you! \nThere is a $10/child fee (participating adult included) for this program. This program fee will also provide non-members with free admission to the museum on a day of their choice. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/east-end-outdoor-nature-education-at-cupsogue-county-park-westhampton/
LOCATION:Westhampton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260316T134926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T134926Z
UID:40056-1773878400-1773964799@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Private Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-private-event-6/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/closed-for-private-event-10-to-4.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260105T202704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T191418Z
UID:39917-1774090800-1774090800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s Bug Club: Bugwatching Buddies
DESCRIPTION:This Week: National Learn About Butterflies Day. \nTo celebrate the wonderful world of butterflies\, let’s prepare for the coming spring season and plant some native wildflowers! Learn where butterflies come from in the springtime\, which flowers they like best\, and which butterflies we can expect to see in our gardens. Attendees will take home their own planted native wildflower seeds. \nClub Leader: Moe Kennedy\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis FREE program is for ages 5-16. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-bug-club-bugwatching-buddies-3/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bugwatching-club.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260105T202324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T181905Z
UID:39915-1774119600-1774119600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Young Birders Club Walk with Aidan Perkins
DESCRIPTION:Birding is a great way to make new friends\, learn about the environment\, and get outdoors. Join our Young Birders Club! The Club meets at 10AM on the third Saturday of every month and is open to anyone ages 8 to 18 who is interested in learning about birds. Since Long Island has many great habitats that are home to a wide variety of species\, we concentrate on birding in local areas. Please bring binoculars if you have them (we will have a few pairs to lend) and a field guide to birds of the eastern United States. If you don’t have a field guide\, we’ll have one here for you to use. \nClub Leader: Aidan Perkins\, Wildlife Biologist \nThis FREE program is for children and young adults ages 8-18. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-birders-club-walk-with-aidan-perkins-2/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Perkins-YBC.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260105T195050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T180344Z
UID:39911-1774123200-1774123200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Annual Blue-spotted Salamander Search
DESCRIPTION:Montauk’s vernal ponds are some of the few places in the world where the Blue-spotted Salamander\, in its purebred form\, can be found. Join SOFO on this nighttime expedition as we search for this unique native species. Please bring a flashlight and wear boots\, as late winter rains will make the ground soggy. This walk will take place only if there have been heavy rains. \nWalk Leader: South Fork Natural History Museum \nThis program is for adults and children ages 6+. \nFor non-members\, there is a $5 fee per person for this program. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/annual-blue-spotted-salamander-search/
LOCATION:Montauk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/blue-spotted-salamander-grass-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194649
CREATED:20260226T195127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T195127Z
UID:40008-1774522800-1774522800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Who’s Hungry?! with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Introducing “Who’s Hungry?!” with SOFO! Join us for this FREE hands-on experience and help the staff feed our resident animals! This will be a weekly activity every Thursday at 11 AM. We’ll feed different animals each week\, so be sure to join us regularly. \nThis experience is appropriate for all ages. It is free for SOFO members and included with museum admission for non-members. Registrations are not necessary.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whos-hungry-with-sofo-14/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/feeding-time-2.png
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